Who is the best ALL ROUND footballer at the moment?

As in the player who could easily slot into the most positions on the pitch and still give a very decent showing.

For instance, at his peak Gerrard could easily play right wing, attacking mid, striker, CM, RB and likely CB. And it is very likely he still would have been one of the best players on the pitch in each of those positions.

(we can discount the GK role if people wish).

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(edited 12 years ago)

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Reply 1

v2p

Off the top of my head, I'd say Yaya Toure.

Reply 2

BlueJohn

Xabi alonso
Good at tackling
insane passing
Great in the air
Powerful shot
Just his pace lets him down but still can't think of a more complete ATM

Reply 3

King Leonidas

Rooney on form is a lethal striker, great play-maker, great in the air, fantastic at getting back and carrying out defensive duties too.

However, he is far from being the best all round. I would definitely class either Toure as a potential for that title.

Schewieinsteger

Yaya Toure. Can play at CB, DM, CM and AM. Wouldn't bet against him being good on the wing or upfront too.

Reply 6

StraightUpG

Emmanuel Eboue.. can play RB CB LB LM RM CM CDM CAM mayb not upfront as a stiker...

Well on fifa 07 atleast

Reply 7

Kevmeister

Hard to disagree with Yaya, tbh.

Javi Martinez could surpass him, if Bayern do things right.

Reply 8

Stu Laverty

Difficult question, but I'd probably say that Wayne Rooney is a good shout. His main weakness is his lack of consistency at times, but he's able to play on the wing, central midfield, behind the striker or up front on his own and is great at all of them. Good in the air, great long range shooting, amazing passing at times, loads of work rate. As far as attacking players go, he's one of the most versatile around.

Pablo Zabaleta came to mind too. I'm pretty sure he's played everywhere but up front for City over the last couple of years and he's generally a really solid hand.

Agreed with Yaya too.

Reply 9

chelseafan

Essien in his prime could play ANYWHERE.

Reply 10

Panda Bear

I'd gladly play Lionel Messi at the back. :closedeyes:

(But yeah, Yaya Toure's the man.)

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Reply 11

Malevolent

Yaya Toure.

Pique when he goes up front :ninja:

Reply 12

RVNmax

I'd say Gerrard is still up there at the moment. I would actually prefer him playing on the right wing out of all positions.

Not that I've seen him play in many positions but I would bet on Thomas Vermaelen to play well in most areas of the pitch.
Plus Branislav Ivanovic for similar reasons

Peter Whittingham.

Fellaini came to mind, can play anywhere down the spine of a team.

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Reply 15

J10

Xabi Alonso. The guy is just very good at football.

Reply 16

NR09

Not the best but Valencia can play anywhere down the right.

I'd say Xabi Alonso though.

Reply 17

fabregassed

Definitely Yaya Toure. I absolutely love the way he strides down the middle of the park with the ball.

Gerrard certainly used to be up there too.

Might be saying Diaby too if he stays fit and plays like he did against Liverpool week in week out.